Eternal Father, Strong to Save Arr. Dan Forrest

[@jenniferg1453]

Lovely. The gentle quiet approach changes the feeling of the hymn. It's beautiful -- like an elegy.

[@kencammenga4442]

I'm so happy that the French have not forgotten. Viva la France.

[@brians9508]

have not forgotten what?

[@kencammenga4442]

@@brians9508 America's participation in freeing France from German occupation. It's a big deal there. Kids adopt graves, classes make annual trips to the cemetery, etc.

[@ronaldcadmus6497]

I think the comments below miss the point of the solace interpretation of this work - a prayerful reflection, on the tempest fears, - it is not a reenactment of the trauma at sea, or in storm. But a reliance on the God who sees us through all of life's experiences....a reflection of gratitude for the Eternal Father's presence in all things to sustain, comfort, and see us through. I am moved to tears by t his work. It honors God's providence.

[@Aidan8496]

Can't wait for the 2024 80th Anniversary!!!

[@tonybarde2572]

You’re going to hear this hymn every September 8 in Galveston, Texas. The reason? The day is the anniversary of The Great Hurricane of 1900 that obliterated much of the city and killed 13000 people

[@brians9508]

unfortunate placement of that snare drum - must be 3 feet from the microphone

[@rayyzhao]

Music is great, but the recording is way off. What kind of recording is this?! It has completely ruined it.

[@brians9508]

because obviously you could do better. the question is, why didn't you?

[@kscamm]

1 Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm does bind the restless wave, Who bids the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 2 O Savior, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And calm amid the rage did sleep; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 3 O Holy Spirit, who did brood Upon the waters dark and rude, And bid their angry tumult cease, And give for wild confusion peace; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea. 4 O Trinity of love and power, Your children shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire, and foe, Protect them where-so-e'er they go; Thus, evermore shall rise to Thee Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

[@orinolsgaard1755]

The song is a prayer to God as if sung on the deck of a ship in peril in a violent storm. Orchestra and choir is not conveying that feeling. Cadence should be faster and in time as if with ship’s prow as I crashes down into each new wave.

[@brians9508]

says the master of all music, because of course music is meant to have one single interpretation. right. thou shall not provide dissent. yes master!

[@johnhaddock4836]

Not much peril from these slow rolling, almost placid, waves and breakers!

[@64MDW]

Don't be fooled.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Too bad the quality of this recording does NOT do this performance justice. This is TERRIBLE! This was a beautiful performance, ruined for us by the TERRIBLE recording quality. I am SUPER ANGRY about this. Why? Why even bother??????????????????

[@brians9508]

where were you? why weren't you there to do a better job of recording this? oh that's right. you were sitting on your couch eating chocolate bon-bons and bitching about other people's recordings

[@Randolph1233]

Far too slow. It’s like a funeral March.

[@64MDW]

It's a prayer.